From Championship to the Champions League! Martinez vows to lead Everton into the big time after signing four-year deal

Roberto Martinez has promised to bring Champions League football to Everton after being confirmed as manager.

Introducing former Wigan boss Martinez as David Moyes's successor, at a press conference at Goodison Park, chairman Bill Kenwright said: 'It's difficult to spell out what we are aiming for, because I don't want to put a jinx on Roberto. But when David Moyes came here, we were in a spot of bother, but he said to me, "Don't worry, you are not going down."

'Those were his first words to me, before he had even been appointed, and I can tell you that virtually the first thing Roberto said to me was, "I will get you into the Champions League."

On the move: Martinez leaves the Landmark Hotel in London after meeting Kenwright last week

'That is an extraordinary statement for a man who doesn't know all that much about the club. Not about its internal workings, anyway. But it just showed he has obviously studied what we have been doing and recognised David's massive achievements.

'It is four weeks ago today that David told me he wanted to take the Manchester United job, and in that time I have met some of the finest people anywhere in football. I can honestly say the finest of the lot is sitting next to me today.'

'When we met, he talked me through how he beat Manchester City in the FA Cup final. He wrote on a card and explained everything. I was actually there at Wembley to see him in action and study his methods. I am seriously excited that he has agreed to be the next manager of Everton Football Club.'

Martinez replaces Moyes, who left for Manchester United last month, and was officially unveiled at a press conference on Wednesday afternoon.

He said: 'It is a real special day to come to Everton and have this feeling already of excitement and honour and I'd like to thank the chairman (Bill Kenwright) for this opportunity,' Martinez said.

'There is huge pressure but I am extremely proud of that pressure because it means what David Moyes did in 11 years is set high standards and lay an incredible platform.

'I feel lucky to be able to carry on that work. He has given Everton an identity and an incredible standard and all I want to do is be humble and hard-working enough to take this magnificent job to the next level.'

Driving seat: Martinez arrives at Goodison Park ahead of his unveiling as David Moyes's replacement

'The chairman hasn't put any pressure on me,' Martinez added. 'We have a very strong team and over the next few months we need to get together and make sure we are a winning side.

'Finishing in the top six was magnificent for Everton but we need to achieve more.

'There are six (Premier League) teams who are competing at a different financial level to the others.

'What is true is not always you need the money to achieve your aims.

Dressing room: The Spaniard says Everton can break into the Champions League

'The aim for Everton should be to get into the Champions League. That doesn't mean next season but that has to be the aim for the future. It is not going to happen overnight. In football you need to be creative, find a way to be creative.

'We want to be involved in Europe and the Champions League, and we have to have the dream to fight for.'

On Monday, Everton agreed a £1.5million compensation package with Wigan, opening the door for the 39-year-old to take the reigns at Goodison Park.

End of an era: Martinez and Dave Whelan worked together at Wigan for four years

Martinez will bring with him assistants Graeme Jones and Kevin Reeves, along with goalkeeping coach Inaki Bergara and conditioning coach Richard Evans in a new-look backroom team that may yet find room for Phil Neville, Alan Stubbs or David Weir.

Toffees chief Bill Kenwright had held talks with a number of candidates including Porto's Vitor Pereira and Red Bull Salzburg general manager Ralf Rangnick, yet ultimately Martinez's Premier League experience helped sway the decision.

Although the fact Martinez took Wigan down last season understandably concerned Kenwright, the manner of their FA Cup final victory and the free-flowing attractive football they regularly produce has proved tempting for the theatre impresario.

Martinez will immediately look to recruit some of his Wigan side with striker Arouna Kone and midfielders James McCarthy and Callum McManaman on his wishlist.

Former Everton striker Kevin Campbell believes Martinez will be 'a breath of fresh air' after Moyes' more regimented approach.

'The way he plays the game, the fans are going to like the style, and I think the players are going to improve, and that's really important,' he said.

'Everton have wonderfully gifted players and I think he will give them a new lease of life.'

Wigan chairman Dave Whelan, meanwhile, has made an approach for Hull City manager Steve Bruce to replace Martinez.

Bruce, 52, has twice been Wigan manager before - for two months in 2001 and again between 2007 and 2009.

It would be a surprise move given Bruce has just guided Hull back into the Premier League, with Wigan relegated to the Championship.

ROBERTO MARTINEZ FACTFILE

1973- July 13: Born Balaguer, Spain.1993: Makes La Liga debut for Real Zaragoza.1994: Returns to hometown club Balaguer.1995 - July 25: Signs for Wigan on a free transfer.August 12 - Makes scoring debut against Gillingham.1997: Wins Division Three championship.2001: Released by Wigan after making 227 appearances.July - Signs for Motherwell but makes only 16 appearances before contract terminated after one season when club enters administration.2002 - July: Signs for Walsall on a free transfer.2003 - January: Signs for Swansea on an initial short-term contract before agreeing a longer-term deal.2006: Leaves Swansea and joins Chester City on a two-year contract.2007 - February 21: Plays last competitive match for Chester before returning to Swansea as manager.2008 - April: Earns promotion to the Championship and wins League One manager of the year.2009 - June: Celtic and Wigan make approaches to Swansea for Martinez. The latter granted permission and he becomes Latics' manager.2010: May - Wigan avoid relegation, finishing 16th.2011: June - Turns down approach from Aston Villa and signs new contract with Wigan.2012: April - Wins manager of the month award on the way to guiding his side to seven wins in their final nine games to escape relegation.May: Speaks with Liverpool about their managerial vacancy, which eventually goes to Swansea's Brendan Rodgers.2013 - May 11: Guides Wigan to their first FA Cup final victory, beating Manchester City 1-0 at Wembley.May 14 - 4-1 defeat at Arsenal confirms Wigan's Premier League relegation.June 3 - Wigan owner Dave Whelan confirms he has agreed compensation with Everton for Martinez to take over at Goodison Park.June 5 - Appointed as Everton manager on a four-year deal.